Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Alfa Romeo is a fairly typical problem. And what you need to do about it is dependent upon a few factors. In case you want to find out what you must do to sort it out then continue reading.
Let us discuss the key factors to keep in mind when choosing whether to get your car drained:
Steer clear of getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Alfa Romeo specialists and possess the credentials and expertise needed to ensure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Alfa Romeo? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Alfa Romeo GTV?
Contact us and get reliable recommendations and practical help for your exact circumstances
We would reach you to do the fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, for Alfa Romeo motorists in particular. We typically deal with:
We are Alfa Romeo specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Alfa Romeo vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence similar for a large number of cars. As you can imagine it can differ slightly as every make has their own fuel system. Even so it still fundamentally follows the below principles:
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When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you
Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances
It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.
The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.
Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.
No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."
This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.
Should you have any concerns or need help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.